Conferences

Globalisation and National Law: an Unequal Relationship or «a Fine Balance»?

A Sino-Swiss Workshop, Fribourg, 21–22 November 2016

As part of their long-standing
cooperation, the Law School of the China University of Political Science and
Law and the Institute of Federalism, University of Fribourg, invite the
submission of paper proposals for their joint workshop on «Globalisation and National Law: an Unequal Relationship or «a Fine Balance»?» to be held on 21–22 November 2016 in Fribourg, Switzerland.

The rise of global
issues and rapid global integration has increased the necessity of
coordination, cooperation and integration of different legal regimes.
Legislation has traditionally been the prerogative of the national state, where
different levels of legislative bodies made legal rules that governed domestic
activities and relations. However, globalization and the formation of regional
communities, either political or economic ones, establishing uniform standards
and requiring joint actions has eroded the domestic monopoly over law-making.
The creation of new global and regional legal institutions and norms also has
had an impressive impact on domestic legislation not only in shaping domestic
law but also providing the direction it will take. Further, increasing
globalization and the use of legal transplants brings together various legal
cultures, which may harmonise or clash with each other.

Target Group

This workshop aims at bringing together legal scholars and practitioners
of law, political scientists, economists and other social scientists in
examining the impacts and expectations on domestic legislation brought about by
globalization. Doctoral students and young researchers are especially
encouraged to submit abstracts.

Abstract of papers and presentations

Globalisation and National Law: an Unequal Relationship or «a Fine Balance»?

There are others housing possibilities like dormitory or students
residence. Be aware that during this period there might a shortage of
vacancies. Here is a list of other accommodation Foyers pour étudiants Fribourg (446 KB)

Useful Information

Arrival in Fribourg

The City of Fribourg is located 160 km from Zurich and 130 km from
Geneva. If you arrive at either Zurich or Geneva airport, you can take the
train to Fribourg without leaving the airport (follow the indicating panels to
the respective underground railway-stations)

Intercity (IC) or Interregional (IR) trains are preferable because they
are faster. Beware though because some trains from Zurich airport require a
change (e.g. in Zurich city = Zurich HB, or in Bern). Please check the
following for the train timetables (queries are available in English, French,
German and Italian): http://fahrplan.sbb.ch/bin/query.exe/en.

The costs for a one way ticket: from Zurich CHF 62, from Geneva CHF 45.

All costs have to be paid by the participants. The Institute of
Federalism does not cover any costs.

Visa

Visa application: If
you need a visa to enter Switzerland please consider to apply as soon as
possible. Application procedures might be complicated and take more time than
expected. If you require an invitation letter, please get in touch with Ms.
Yvonne Heiter.

Organisers

School of
Law, CUPL:
The China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) is a «Project 211»
university ? a government honour bestowed upon China’s finest institutions of
higher education. CUPL is well known for legal academics and also enjoys a
distinguished reputation in arts, history, philosophy, economics, management,
and education. Since the founding of CUPL over half a century ago, CUPL has
made tremendous contributions to China's legal development ? graduating over
200,000 students, pioneering legal theory reforms, and participating in China's
key national legislative activities.

Institute of Federalism: The Institute of Federalism, Faculty of Law of
the University of Fribourg, is recognised both nationally and internationally
as a centre of expertise in the field of governance. For nearly 30 years the
Institute has been producing academic analyses of the responsibilities which
lie with a government and of the conflicts of interest it faces in performing
its tasks. These include fulfilling the duties of a government in line with
needs but economically, acting in accordance with democratic legitimacy, taking
the different sections of society into account and protecting the rights of
individuals and minorities.